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Sr. Dir, Data Analytics

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

205 - 256K yearly

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Economics, Data Science, Finance, Statistics, or related field, 10+ years of experience in business analytics, financial planning, and strategy, Strong leadership skills and team management experience, Excellent communication and analytical skills, Experience in the learning industry is a plus.

Key responsabilities:

Implement data analytics best practices to improve decision-making processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key business questions
Lead a team of analysts to deliver quality data analyses that drive growth
Maintain metrics and dashboards for business performance tracking
Provide financial analysis support for budgeting and forecasting

Skillsoft E-learning Large https://www.skillsoft.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Your missions

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

OVERVIEW:

Skillsoft is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Sr. Director of Business Analytics to join our team in the learning industry. Reporting to the Chief Analytics Officer this individual will be responsible for driving strategic decisions through the analysis of complex data sets and providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in business strategy, financial planning, and data analysis, have excellent communication and management skills, and the ability to lead a team to drive results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement data analytics best practices, tools, and techniques to improve decision-making processes across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product, and operations, to identify key business questions and provide insights to support decision-making
Lead a team of business analysts to deliver high-quality data analyses and insights to drive business growth
Develop and maintain a suite of metrics and dashboards to track business performance and identify areas for improvement
Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through data analysis
Provide financial planning and analysis support to the executive team, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling
Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in data analytics, business strategy, and financial planning, and identify opportunities to apply them internally
Lead a small team of data analysts – mentor, develop and guide their work

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Economics, Data Science, Finance, Statistics, or related field
10+ years of experience in business analytics, financial planning, and strategy and analysis, with a proven track record of driving business growth through data analysis
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a team of analysts
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and provide insights to senior leadership
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive growth and profitability
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Minimum of 2 years of people management experience required
Experience in the learning industry is a plus

If you are a data-driven leader with a passion for driving business growth through data analysis, business strategy, and financial planning in the learning industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Skillsoft

Target base salary range for this job requisition is anticipated to be $205,000 to $256,250 annualized.

We also offer participation in the Company Bonus Program and full benefits. The company may modify salaries, salary ranges and/or Pay Plans from time to time as it deems necessary.

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

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Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft (US) Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (mental or physical), protected veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by law.